The following is a list of jazz performances in and around Central PA and beyond. CPFJ supports all its member artists in their efforts to promote and continue the tradition of jazz in all its forms. Should you have a listing to post, please leave a comment on this blog and we will do our best to display it.

9th –
• Katie and the Gray Beards / Roosevelt Tavern, 7pm-10pm
• Steve Rudolph Holiday jazz piano, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Hilton lobby

10th –
• Steve Rudolph Holiday jazz piano, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Hilton lobby

11th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 5pm-7pm, 8pm-11:30pm
• Tom Witmer Trio, Belvedere Inn

11th and 12th –
• Tim Warfield Sextet Holiday Show, w/ special guest vibraphonist Stefon Harris
Tim Thompson, trumpet; Neil Podgurski, piano; Eric Wheeler, bass; Chris Beck, drums / Bohemian Caverns, 2003 11th St. NW (at 11th and U), Washington, DC 20001 / Phone: (202) 299-0800 / Website: www.bohemiancaverns.com

12th –
• Jazz Me Trio, Hauser Estate Winery, 5pm-8pm
• Ryan Kaufman, Belvedere Inn
• Steve Rudolph to host WITF trip to Jazz @ Lincoln Center, NYC

13th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano @ Jazz Brunch in Raspberries at the Hilton, 11am-2pm (diners only)
• “A few of my favorite things,” is a performance at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, 269 Herr St / features jazz, poetry and gospel / 2pm-5pm
• Tim Warfield Holiday Show, w/ special guest vocalist Joanna Pascale, 2pm- 4:30pm / Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica, 3600 Baring St, Phila, PA 19104. (215) 222-7606

15th thru 17th –
• Steve Rudolph, Holiday jazz piano, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Hilton lobby

17th –
• Tim Warfield Holiday Show, w/ special guests Terell Stafford and Joanna Pascale. 7 p.m. / Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base/Crowne Plaza, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 / Website: www.geraldveasleysjazzbase.com

18th –
• Jazz Me Band, Roosevelt Tavern, York 8pm-11pm
• Jeff Minerd Trio, Belvedere Inn
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 5pm-7pm, 8pm-11:30pm
• Tim Warfield Holiday Show w/ special guests, Terell Stafford and Joanna Pascale, 5pm / “Art after 5″ Philadelphia Art Museum, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th St., Phila PA / Website: www.philamuseum.org/artafter5/

19th –
• Jazz Me Band, Hotel Hershey Iberian Lounge 9pm-midnight
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 8pm-11:30pm
• The Swinging Foxes, Belvedere Inn
• Tim Warfield Holiday Show w/ special guests, Terell Stafford and Joanna Pascale. 7 p.m. / Jazzway 6004 Hollins Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 / Website: www.jazzway6004.org/home.html

20th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano @ Jazz Brunch in Raspberries at the Hilton, 11am-2pm (diners only)

21st thru 23rd –
• Steve Rudolph, Holiday jazz piano, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Hilton lobby

26th –
• Jazz Me Band, Dillsburg, VFW (open to public) 7pm-11pm
• Jim Trostle Trio, Belvedere Inn
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 5:30pm-9:30pm

27th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano @ Jazz Brunch in Raspberries at the Hilton, 11am-2pm (diners only)

28th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 5:30pm-8:30pm

30th –
• Steve Rudolph, solo jazz piano, Hilton (The Bar), 5:30pm-8:30pm

31st –
• Jazz Me Band, The Wyndham, Gettysburg 8pm-1am
• Market Square Concerts annual Jazz Cabaret at Hilton in The Bar and Golden Sheaf – Harrisburg fundraiser featuring Jonathan Ragonese. Call (717) 221-9599 for details.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Beginning January 6th, Rosa Rosa in Lancaster will feature JAM SESSIONS each Wednesday night. All musicians are welcome to sit in!

Roosevelt Tavern

Hey Billy, tell the good folks about The Roosevelt Tavern…

[Source: Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona, and David Cavazos, City of Phoenix, "My Turn" column, Arizona Republic] — The city of Phoenix has a plan to ensure our history will become part of our future, as vintage buildings are given new vitality through a process known as adaptive reuse.  This process instills a sense of character and diversity in our city -– a balance of modern construction and the modification of existing buildings.  The process also represents a commitment to future generations and provides jobs for today. 

During the last few years, we have witnessed tremendous growth in our city.  Partners including small business owners and entrepreneurs are major components to this growth.  In exchange for sweat equity, they are looking for a simplified path through the development process. 

It is easier to see why major projects such as the Phoenix Convention Center, CityScape, and Sheraton Downtown Phoenix (to name a few), are essential to economic growth and prosperity.  However, we all need to better realize the importance of the small adaptive reuse projects, including restaurants such as Fate, Cibo, Palette, and Roosevelt Tavern, and shops such as MADE Boutique.  These new businesses offer the influx of ASU and U of A students, convention visitors, and guests of the new Sheraton memorable experiences and places to frequent.

The positive benefits of adaptive reuse come with some challenges.  Bringing older buildings up to code to meet today’s fire, structural safety, and accessibility requirements can present a financial burden for small business owners.  At the end of the day, the adaptive reuse project must be financially feasible.  To this end, the City of Phoenix developed a pilot program to simplify the process of modifying older buildings for new purposes, while continuing to ensure the safety of all construction.  This program includes a comprehensive 10-item plan that includes defining life safety issues; allowing the routine use of the International Existing Building Code (which often reduces the scope and cost of modifications to the building); internal and external education programs; and evaluating “best practices” of other cities.  A task force comprised of senior staff from a number of city departments was formed to ensure all 10 items are achieved.  The task force also will conduct focus groups to ensure that we are including our diverse community in this plan.

At this stage in the evolution of downtown, city leaders recognize the need for the city to become a partner in the growth of new businesses, both large and small.  Now is the time to encourage business growth with over 750 new student residents moving downtown in August, and over 1,000 overnight guests daily coming to our new Sheraton and new light rail connecting downtown to other parts of the Valley.  The City is committed to streamlining and deregulating the development process for adaptive re-use and new in-fill development in our city’s core without compromising public safety.  Mayor Gordon and City Council are in strong support of this pilot program and will review the task force recommendations in the fall.